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TROUBLE SHOOTING AND USER HINTS
PROBLEM
Light does not switch ON
when there is movement in
the detection area.
Light switches ON for no
apparent reason
Light remains ON.
Lights switch ON during
daylight hours.
When setting controls in
daylight, the detection dis-
tance becomes shorter.
NOTE: All passive infrared detectors are more sensitive in cold weather than warm weather and
more sensitive at night than daytime.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. No mains voltage.
2. Globe(s) faulty or missing.
3. Nearby lighting is too bright.
4. Controls set incorrectly.
5. Sensor positioned in wrong direction.
1. Heat from globe activating sensor.
2. Heat sources such as aircon. vents,
heater flues, barbecues, other outside
lighting, moving cars are activating
sensor.
3. Animals/birds e.g. possums or
domestic animals.
4. Interference from on/off
switching of electric fans or lights on
the same circuit as your Floodlight.
(This problem does not always occur
but a faulty switch or noisy fluores-
cent light may cause the Floodlight to
switch on.)
5. Reflection from swimming pool or
reflective surface.
6. Interference from power surges,
mobile phones, CB's, Taxis, etc.
1. Wall switch is in override "ON" mode.
2. Time adjustment is set too long
Daylight sensor switch is set to "OFF"
position.
Interference by sunlight.
5
SUGGESTED
REMEDY
Check all connections, and fuses/switch-
es.
Check. Replace
Redirect sensor or relocate unit.
Readjust sensor angle and/or sensitivity
Redirect sensor and/or sensitivity
Adjust lamp holders to allow a minimum
gap of 40mm between PAR38 globe and
sensor head.
Adjust direction of sensor head away from
these sources.
Probably unavoidable but redirecting
sensor may help
Should the false triggering become
troublesome, consider:
(A) Replacing a faulty switch.
(B) Replacing noisy fluorescent tubes
and/or starters.
(C) Connecting the Floodlight to a
separate circuit. (In most cases
where one or more of the above
suggestions have been carried
out, false triggering has been
reduced.)
Redirect sensor.
try reducing sensitivity.
Switch light OFF for at least 10 seconds,
then return to ON position.
Reduce time by turning ON TIME control
anticlockwise.
Turn light level control clockwise.
Re-test at night.
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Summary of Contents for Arlec MAL435
- Page 1 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND USER HINTS PROBLEM POSSIBLE SUGGESTED CAUSE REMEDY 1. No mains voltage. Check all connections, and fuses/switch- Light does not switch ON when there is movement in the detection area. Check. Replace 2. Globe(s) faulty or missing. Redirect sensor or relocate unit. 3.
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Page 2: Specifications
Arlec’s recommendations and within such voltage and current limits as are specified by Arlec in relation to the product. Arlec will at its own option make good, replace with the same or similar... - Page 3 MAL435 DIY Security FloodLight Installation and Operation Instructions Important! Please read these instructions carefully.
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Page 4: Location Of Unit
The Arlec MAL435 Movement Activated Sensor Light is a compact sensor light unit for “Do-It Yourself” Installation. this unit incorporates two PAR38, 150W spotlight bulbs for wide area illumination. The MAL435 can be used to provide lighting for security and general purposes in a variety of locations around the home or workplace. -
Page 5: Installation
Poor sensitivity Good sensitivity Installation the Arlec DIY Movement Activated Sensor Light can be installed mounted on a wall or under eaves up to 300mm from an existing light globe socket. Use screws and wall plugs provided (if necessary). To mount: 1. -
Page 6: Setting The Controls
Setting the controls 1. Turn the “LUX” or light control to minimum, turn the wall switch ON and wait for half a minute for the control circuit to stabilise. At this stage ensure that the time control is set to “minimum”. The Floodlights will now switch on and remain on for about 10 seconds.
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